TM 5-3820-205-10-2Section III. OPERATOR/CREW PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCECHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)30.Maintenance Forms and RecordsEvery mission begins and ends with the paperwork.There isn't much of it, but you have to keep it up. Theforms and records you fill out have several uses. Theyare a permanent record of the services, repairs, andmodifications made on your equipment. They arereports to organizational maintenance and to yourcommander. And they are a checklist for you when youwant to know what is wrong with the equipment after itslast use, and whether those faults have been fixed. Forthe information you need on forms and records, refer toDA Pam 738-750.31.Preventive Maintenance Checks andServicesa.Perform Before (B) PMCS just before youoperate the equipment. Pay attention to the Cautionsand Warnings.b.Perform During (D) PMCS while you operate theequipment, and at halts or rest stops.c.Perform After (A) PMCS right after operatingthe equipment. Pay attention to the Cautions andWarnings.d.Perform Weekly (W) PMCS once each week.e.Perform Monthly (M) PMCS once a month.f.If something doesn't work, troubleshoot it withthe instructions in this manual or notify your supervisor.g.Always perform PMCS in the same order so itgets to be a habit. Once you've had some practice,you'll spot anything wrong in a hurry.h.If anything looks wrong and you can't fix it, writeit on your DA Form 2404. If you find somethingseriously wrong, IMMEDIATELY report it toorganizational maintenance.i.When you perform PMCS, take along the toolsyou need to make all the checks. You always need arag or two.WarningDry cleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxicand flammable. Always wearprotective goggles and gloves, anduse only in a well-ventilated area.Avoid contact with skin, eyes, andclothes, and DO NOT breathe vapors.DONOT use near open flame orexcessive heat. The solvent's flashpoint is 100°F-130°F (38°C-59°C). Ifyou become dizzy while usingcleaning solvent, immediately getfresh air and medical help. if solventcontacts eyes, immediately washyour eyes and get medical aid.(1)Keep it clean. Dirt, grease, oil, and debrisonly get in the way and may cover up aserious problem. Clean as you work andas needed. Use dry cleaning solvent onall metal surfaces. Use soap and waterwhen you clean rubber or plastic material.(2)Bolts, nuts, and screws. Check them allfor obvious looseness, missing, bent, orbroken condition. You can't try them allwith a tool, but look for chipped paint,bare metal, or rust around bolt heads. Ifyou find one you think is loose, tighten it.If you can't tighten it, report it toorganizational maintenance.(3)Welds. Look for loose or chipped paint,rust, or gaps where parts are weldedtogether. If you find a bad weld, report itto organizational maintenance.(4)Electric wires and connectors. Look forcracked or broken insulation, bare wires,and loose or broken connectors. Tightenloose connectors and ensure that thewires are in good shape.(5)Hoses and fluid lines. Look for wear,damage, and leaks (wet spots) and ensurethat clamps and fittings are tight. A stainaround a fitting or connector can mean aleak. If a leak comes from a loose fittingor connector, tighten it. If something isbroken or worn out, report it toorganizational maintenance.j.It is necessary for you to know how fluid leakageaffects the status of your equipment. The following aredefinitions of the types/classes of leakage an operator orcrew member needs to know to be able to determine thestatus of his/her equipment. Learn, then be familiar withthem and REMEMBER-WHEN IN DOUBT, NOTIFYYOUR SUPERVISOR.36